British Army scandal as soldiers’ body armour does NOT stop bullets placing them in mortal danger – The Scottish Sun

British Army scandal as soldiers’ body armour does NOT stop bullets placing them in mortal danger – The Scottish Sun

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BODY armour used by British forces does not stop bullets, shock test results show.

Defence chiefs ordered a major recall after scans revealed cracks in supposedly bullet-proof plates.

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British forces body armour does not stop bullets, tests have foundCredit: Alamy
British soldier firing a machine gun during a battle in Afghanistan.

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Plans to replace the plates, in use since the 1980s, had been delayedCredit: Getty

Troops will face mortal danger as Top Brass scramble to find replacements.

The flaws were found in ceramic plates known as Enhanced Combat Body Armour, left.

The Army, Navy and RAF have at least 120,000 sets.

Every plate is being recalled for testing. So far, one in ten has failed.

Some troops can switch to Osprey and Virtus kit but Royal Marine Commandos and sailors at sea are banned from using those as the extra weight might drown them.

Armed Forces minister Luke Pollard said in a letter to military chiefs: “I will not accept a make do and mend approach to the safety or operational capability of our people. I know you will not either.”

Use of the plates was due to end in 2023 but those plans were delayed to save cash, with Labour blaming Tory cuts.

The MoD said: “As a precaution, ECBA use has been suspended in all but unavoidable circumstances.”

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British Osprey body armor with neck and shoulder protection.

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Every protective plate is being tested for flaws – so far one in 10 has failedCredit: Alamy
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